US Bridges

Bailey Road over Butternut Creek

Fair

Otsego County, New York · 4.5 MI NE Gilbertsville · Structure no. 000000002227740

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bailey Road over Butternut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bailey Road over Butternut Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 44 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2037. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesBailey Road
CrossesButternut Creek
Location4.5 MI NE Gilbertsville
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.51184, -75.27609
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2017)
Projected traffic62 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$694,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bailey Road over Butternut Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bailey Road over Butternut Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Bailey Road over Butternut Creek carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Bailey Road over Butternut Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Bailey Road over Butternut Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.